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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.75, 401.66 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.75, 401.66 and 152.13 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.75 : 401.66 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.75/401.66 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.75x = 401.66 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.75x = 61,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,103.78/267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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